Careers at UniSC

Casual staff - Administration Support

Discover opportunities for casual employment in various administrative support capacities across our departments! Interested in exploring suitable roles aligned with your expertise? Express your interest to join our professional community when suitable opportunities arise. 

In these roles, you will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated academics and professionals within departments such as:

• Executive
• Student administration
• People and Culture
• Finance
• Library Services
• Centre for Support and Advancement of Learning and Teaching (curriculum design and blended learning)
• Marketing
• Research
• Thompson Institute
• Facilities Management
• Information Technology
• Insights and Analytics
• International Office
• Indigenous Services
• Governance and Risk Management (governance, policy, compliance, risk management)

Our administrative support team plays a crucial role in maintaining the operational excellence of UniSC, assisting various departments and ensuring smooth administrative processes. These roles offer diverse opportunities to contribute to the effective functioning of the university and support the academic and professional success of our community.

Primary Objectives:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to academic and professional staff across various departments.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of documents, reports, and communications.
• Manage schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for staff members.
• Support event planning and coordination, including meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Respond to inquiries from students, staff, and external stakeholders, providing accurate information and assistance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of administrative procedures and policies.

Desirable Qualifications or Skills:

• Proven experience in an administrative support role, preferably within an educational institution.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• A proactive and customer focused approach to problem solving.

If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking institution dedicated to making a difference in education and research, we encourage you to register your interest in joining our administrative teams.

Working towards a better tomorrow

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• EAP & discounted private health.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Contact People and Culture for further information: UniSC-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-the-sunshine-coast/life

Please note: To maintain currency of this register, applications will be removed on 31 December, 2024. Please re-apply after this date if you wish to be considered for suitable opportunities.